Intentional Connections

Vibrational preparation for the encounter

We often jump into social or couple interactions out of inertia, dragging fatigue, stress or bad moods from one activity to the next without pausing to recalibrate.

This causes us to arrive at encounters with a "low battery" or dissonant emotional frequency, increasing the likelihood of friction.

The "Intentional Connections" strategy proposes that the success of an encounter is decided before it occurs.

The golden rule is to follow the flow of good energy: if we feel inspired and happy to see someone, that is the perfect time, as internal alignment facilitates a smooth interaction.

However, when the interaction is scheduled or unavoidable, it is our responsibility to "tune the instrument" before playing.

This involves taking care of basic physiological needs first: making sure you are hydrated, rested and, crucially, not hungry.

The state of "hangry" (hunger + anger) is responsible for countless unnecessary arguments.

In addition to the physical, we can raise our vibration by listening to empowering music or adopting "power poses" (such as the superhero pose with hands on hips) for a few minutes.

These actions change our body chemistry, increasing testosterone and reducing cortisol, allowing us to present ourselves with more confidence and positivity.

Managing the unexpected and the power of intention

Once physically and emotionally prepared, the next step is to set a clear intention.

Before we enter the meeting, appointment or home, we must ask ourselves, "What do I want to create in this encounter?"

Visualizing an interaction where both parties feel heard, valued and joyful predisposes the brain to seek and foster those outcomes.

This mental "pre-pavement" acts like a magnet that sorts the odds in our favor, allowing the best version of ourselves and often the other to emerge.

What happens if we meet someone unexpectedly and are unprepared? In those cases, the strategy is damage management and quick recalibration.

If we are caught off guard and in a bad mood, we can greet politely but excuse ourselves briefly to go to the restroom.

That minute of privacy in the cubicle is not an escape, but a tactical technical stop.

There we can take a deep breath, adopt an empowered posture, reset our intention and come back out with ren